Definition

A person who earns money based on the amount of work they complete, usually measured by the number of items produced or tasks finished.

Example

As a pieceworker, she was able to earn more by working faster and producing more items each day.

Conversation

I heard you started working as a pieceworker at the factory.

Yeah, it's different from my last job but I like it.

How do you feel about getting paid based on output as a pieceworker?

It's motivating! I find myself working harder to earn more.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pieceworker → It is formed from "piece" (from Old French *piece*, meaning a part or fragment) and "worker" (from Old English *weorc*, meaning to work). A pieceworker is someone who is paid for each piece of work they complete, rather than a fixed salary.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'piece' as a part of work and a 'worker' as someone who does that work. A pieceworker is someone who earns money for each part they complete.

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